Mining Engineering Co-op Student (Mine and Tailings student) - Syncrude Aurora North, Suncor Energy - Fort McMurray, Alberta
(2025-01 - 2025-08)
- Developed and upgrade daily tailings advancement and status maps, as well as dozer deployment plans using MicroStation, supporting short-term operational planning and production targets
- Monitored beach slopes, pond elevations, and hazard zones across active tailings areas to ensure compliance with AER regulations and uphold safe operating conditions
- Performed quantitative analysis of tailings transfer volumes and elevation changes using regression modeling, contributing to optimized filter sand placement and improved deposition efficiency
- Conducted regular field inspections and collaborated closely with operations personnel to identify, assess, and mitigate environmental and geotechnical risks
- Executed tailings sampling programs and coordinated with laboratory teams to validate fines content, supporting accurate material balance and operational decision-making
Mineral Processing Research assistant, Co-op Student - Mineral Processing Lab, McGill University - Montreal, Quebec
(2024-05 - 2024-08)
- Prepared Cu–Ni sulfide ore (Voisey's Bay) samples via crushing and milling, achieving target particle size distribution and mineral liberation
- Optimized multi-gravity separation by adjusting drum speed, wash water flow, and feed rate to improve recovery efficiency based on density and centrifugal separation principles
- Evaluated performance using particle size analysis, XRD, and copper grade recovery, applying statistical analysis to assess reproduction
- Interpreted results to link operating parameters with separation efficiency and support data-driven process optimization
- Produced a technical report summarizing comminution behavior, separation performance, and key optimization insights
Course Assistant, Mine Surveying - McGill University - Montreal, Quebec
(2026-05 - 2026-05)
- Leading small-group instruction for a cohort of 40 students, delivering hands-on training in AutoCAD drafting and mine surveying techniques
- Supporting setup, calibration, and troubleshooting of surveying equipment to ensure accurate field data collection
- Serving as the primary technical resource for the full class, resolving questions related to surveying methods, data accuracy, and software usage
- Reinforcing best practices in field operations and surveying workflows, strengthening student's practical competency and grading student's work
